plainness
/ˈpleɪn.nəs/noun
C1formalcommon/ˈpleɪn.nəs/unzählbar
A noun referring to the quality or state of being plain, which can include simplicity, clarity, lack of ornamentation, or an unpretentious appearance.
ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество или состояние простоты, которое может включать незамысловатость, ясность, отсутствие украшений или непритязательный внешний вид.esSustantivo que designa la cualidad o estado de ser simple, que puede incluir falta de complejidad, claridad, ausencia de adornos o apariencia sin pretensiones.frNom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est simple, pouvant inclure le caractère sans détour, la clarté, l'absence d'ornement ou un aspect sans prétention.deSubstantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand der Einfachheit bezeichnet; es kann Schlichtheit, Klarheit, Schmucklosigkeit oder ein anspruchsloses Äußeres meinen.ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade ou o estado de ser simples, podendo envolver ausência de complicação, clareza, falta de ornamentos ou aparência sem pretensão.zh名词,指简单、朴素的性质或状态,可包括不复杂、明了、无装饰或外表不张扬等含义。arاسم يدل على صفة أو حالة البساطة، وقد يشمل الخلو من الزخرفة، والوضوح، وسهولة الفهم، والمظهر المتواضع غير المتكلف.
- Purity or lack of mixture C1 formal
The state of being unmixed with other materials; pure or simple composition.
- The plainness of the gold was confirmed by the assayer.
- He admired the plainness of the unadulterated ingredients.
- The plainness of the fabric showed its high quality.
ruЧистотаesPureza o falta de mezclafrPureté, absence de mélangedeReinheitptPurezazh纯净arالنقاء
Synonyme: homogeneitypurenesspurityuniformity
- Clarity and transparency B2 formal
The quality of being easy to understand or perceive; clarity as a result of being straightforward.
- The plainness of her explanation made the complex topic accessible.
- His writing is valued for its plainness and directness.
- The plainness of the instructions prevented any confusion.
ruЯсность и прозрачностьesClaridad y transparenciafrClarté et transparencedeKlarheit und TransparenzptClareza e transparênciazh清晰明了arالوضوح والشفافية
Synonyme: clarityclearnessexplicitnessintelligibilitylucidityobviousnessperspicuitysimplicitystraightforwardnesstransparency
- Unpretentiousness B2 formal
The quality of being simple, modest, and without decoration or extravagance.
- The plainness of the cottage was part of its charm.
- She preferred the plainness of a minimalist lifestyle.
- The plainness of the ceremony reflected their humble values.
ruПростотаessencillezfrSimplicitédeSchlichtheitptSimplicidadezh朴素arالبساطة
Synonyme: austeritybarenessmodestysimplicitysparenessstarknessunpretentiousness
Antonyme: extravaganceflamboyanceostentationpretentiousnessshowiness
- Lack of physical beauty B2 formal
An appearance that is not conventionally attractive or beautiful.
- Despite the plainness of her features, she had a warm smile.
- The portrait captured the plainness of the subject without flattery.
- He was drawn to her character, not bothered by her plainness.
ruНекрасивостьesFalta de belleza físicafrLaideur physique modéréedeUnattraktivitätptFeiurazh相貌平平arالدمامة
Synonyme: homelinessuglinessunattractiveness
Antonyme: attractivenessbeautycomelinesshandsomenesslovelinesspulchritude
- plainnesses plural form
- plainnesses' possessive plural form
- plainness's possessive singular form